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Idle No More: Tackling Vehicle Idling in Last-Mile Logistics

Locus

This blog explores the concept of vehicle idling in last-mile delivery, its consequences, and why it demands our attention. Here’s how idling impacts operational efficiency in last-mile delivery: 1. Utilizing the time spent waiting by making additional deliveries would improve overall business productivity.

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

If you have, you know that even with the large multi-function displays located in front of the pilots, many other gauges and instruments seemingly demand attention—enough to make you wonder how the crew can monitor them all. If so, please bear with us, because the link is not as tenuous as it might appear.

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Why automation is the next step in your dispatch optimization journey

Locus

And as more and more people began to shop online, they quickly got used to the convenience that comes with it. Why automation is the way forward. Thus, the real challenge is: How can people like John improve their service level agreements (SLAs) on deliveries while keeping costs in check?

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Why Retailers are Facing a Toy Shortage During This 2021 Holiday Season

Locus

During these unforgiving lockdowns during COVID-19, most US toy businesses either cut back on or completely halted their production. Toy shortage in the US has emptied toy store shelves and ensured that highly-preferred toys do not find a place in small toy stores. 6 Reasons holiday retailers are facing a toy shortage in the US.

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Struggling with Logistics Challenges? A 3PL Might be Your Salvation

Logistics Bureau

You will still need a hand on the tiller to define logistics strategy, manage the relationship with the 3PL provider , and monitor performance. If you’re a leader in a startup, you know that logistics services are likely to be a key requirement.

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BlueGrace announces CCO Blankenship is named to the Digital LTL Council

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with BlueGrace’s Blankenship about the Digital LTL Council and how he is focused on helping the organization achieve its objectives. Logistics Management. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Sep 8, 2021. Tampa, Fla.- Their conversation follows below. LM : In what ways?

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How to Calculate the Cost of Transport

Locus

Want to know how to control transportation costs, and make each delivery profitable? Join us as we delve into the world of transport cost management. Keeping these low helps companies improve the profitability of their business. Click this! Managing a transportation business and its costs is no easy task. Click here !